Support footer system

ABSTRACT

A support footer system including a set of pre-cast concrete footers to provide additional support for a structure such as a home, garage, or other buildings and increase structural integrity. The pre-cast concrete footers are inserted and installed into a ground surface forming a defined base perimeter. A footer-unit is installed on top of the at least one pre-cast footers forming a support base for a structure to be built thereon.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/628,673 filed Feb. 9, 2018, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of construction and more specifically relates to support systems.

2. Description of Related Art

All houses, garages, and other buildings are built on top of a strong, durable foundation. Despite proper installation of footers, the walls of a home can still shift over time. If the walls shift too much on top of the footer, the structural integrity of a home can decrease. People may have to make expensive repairs in order to prevent complete collapse of the home over time. A suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pub. No. 2006/0026911 to Adam Sutton relates to a footer track with moisture vent. The described footer track with moisture vent includes a footer track for supporting a plurality of wall studs, and a method for making a footer track, including a web and a pair of legs extending from opposing sides of the web. The pair of legs are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to accommodate a wall stud therebetween. The footer track defines a plurality of drain openings spaced along a length of the footer track. Preferably, each of the plurality of drain openings has a boundary defined by both of the web and one of the pairs of legs. In one arrangement, each drain opening extends a distance into the web such that the opening, itself, is defined by both the web and leg.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known construction art, the present disclosure provides a novel support footer system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a structurally sound base support for installing prior to erecting a building or other structure.

A support footer system is disclosed herein. The support footer system includes a footer assembly including at least one pre-cast footer. The at least one pre-cast footer is inserted into a ground surface and installed forming a defined base perimeter. One of the at least one pre-cast footers is installed at each corner of the defined base perimeter. The at least one pre-cast footer comprises concrete in preferred embodiments. Each of the at least one pre-cast footer comprises a ground-insertion-member and a planar-member. The ground-insertion-member and a planar-member together form a single unit. The ground-insertion-member extends vertically from the planar-member. The ground-insertion-member is configured to be inserted into the ground surface such that the planar-member is positioned above the ground surface when the ground-insertion-member is fully inserted into the ground surface. The planar-member comprises a planar surface for supporting a structure thereon. A footer-unit is installed on top of the at least one pre-cast footers forming a support base for the structure to be built thereon.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a support footer system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the support footer system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the support footer system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the support footer system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the support footer system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the support footer system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to construction and more particularly to a support footer system as used to improve the foundation of a structure.

Generally, the present invention provides general contractors, developers, building contractors, etc. with pre-cast concrete footers installed in the ground prior to erecting the foundation of a home, garage, and more. Includes wing supports and stop notches for installation when mounting the footers into the ground. It allows users to easily install the device before the footer, ensuring walls are properly constructed and all shifting and moving is prevented. The device improves the building's structure, eliminating the need to make future repairs and adjustments due to shifting walls.

The system includes a set of pre-cast concrete footers designed to offer additional support for a home, garage, or other building's structural integrity. The pre-cast footers are installed underneath the main footer unit, effectively preventing walls from shifting and moving over time. Each pre-cast footer can have wing supports and stop notches for installation into the ground. Users can insert the pre-cast footers into the ground before applying the main footer unit. The main footer is installed on top of the pre-cast footers present on each corner of the main footer. The walls can be erected as normal after installation of the main footer unit. The pre-cast footers can be useful for accommodating wall systems, poured walls, and other applications with minimal effort required. Support footer system can be constructed using concrete and other suitable materials. Each footer may measure approximately 8-30′ in length, 16″ in width, and 12″ in height.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a support footer system 100. FIG. 1 shows a support footer system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the support footer system 100 may include a footer assembly 110 including at least one pre-cast footer 120. The at least one pre-cast footer 120 is inserted into a ground surface 10 and installed forming a defined base perimeter. One of the at least one pre-cast footers 120 is installed at each corner of the defined base perimeter. A footer-unit 130 is installed on top of the at least one pre-cast footers 120 forming a support base for a structure 20 to be built thereon. The present invention offers a simple and convenient solution to erecting new structures 20 or other buildings with more sound, durable foundations.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the support footer system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the support footer system 100 may include the series of pre-cast footers 120 which may be used in combination to provide a stable base for applying the footer-unit 130 on top of. Each of the at least one pre-cast footer 120 comprises a ground-insertion-member 122 and a planar-member 124. The ground-insertion-member 122 and a planar-member 124 together form a single unit. The ground-insertion-member 122 extends vertically from the planar-member 124. The ground-insertion-member 122 is configured to be inserted into the ground surface 10 such that the planar-member 124 is positioned above the ground surface 10 when the ground-insertion-member 122 is fully inserted into the ground surface 10. The planar-member 124 comprises a planar surface for supporting the structure 20 thereon. Planar-members 124 of the at least one pre-cast footer 120 positioned at the corners of the defined base perimeter comprise a 90-degree angle profile. Other planar-members 124 may comprise an elongated straight profile.

FIGS. 3-4 show perspective views of the support footer system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the support footer system 100 may include the footer assembly 110 including at least one pre-cast footer 120 which may be installed in a ground surface 10 prior to erecting a foundation of a structure 20 such as a home, garage, and more. The planar-member 124 comprises a top-side 126 and a bottom-side 127. The bottom-side 127 has the ground-insertion-member 122 extending therefrom and the top-side 126 being in contact with the footer-unit 130 when installed. The top-side 126 of the planar-member 124 may comprise a raised outer border 135 defining a first-side 136 and a second-side 138 of the 90-degree angle profile. End-portions 140 of the 90-degree angle profile are open-ended. The defined base perimeter is substantially similar to a profile of a base of the structure 20. The at least one pre-cast footers 120 may be arranged in a variety of configurations to accommodate various structures.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the support footer system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the support footer system 100 may include at least one pre-cast footer 120 which may be inserted into the ground surface 10 in the defined base perimeter. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one pre-cast footer 120 further comprises a stop notch to help with insertion of the at least one pre-cast footer 120 into the ground surface. Each of the at least one pre-cast footer 120 preferably comprises concrete. The at least one pre-cast footer 120 comprises a height of approximately 12 inches, a width of approximately 16 inches, and a length between 8 feet and 30 feet.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. 

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A support footer system comprising: a footer assembly including; at least one pre-cast footer; wherein said at least one pre-cast footer is inserted into a ground surface and installed forming a defined base perimeter; wherein one of said at least one pre-cast footers is installed at each corner of said defined base perimeter; and wherein a footer-unit is installed on top of said at least one pre-cast footers forming a support base for a structure to be built thereon.
 2. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein each of said at least one pre-cast footer comprises a ground-insertion-member and a planar-member.
 3. The support footer system of claim 2, wherein said ground-insertion-member extends vertically from said planar-member.
 4. The support footer system of claim 3, wherein said ground-insertion-member is configured to be inserted into said ground surface.
 5. The support footer system of claim 2, wherein said planar-member comprises a planar surface for supporting said structure thereon.
 6. The support footer system of claim 5, wherein said planar-member comprises a 90-degree angle profile.
 7. The support footer system of claim 5, wherein said planar-member comprises a top-side and a bottom-side, said bottom-side having said ground-insertion-member extending therefrom and said top-side being in contact with said footer-unit when installed.
 8. The support footer system of claim 7, wherein said top-side of said planar-member comprises a raised outer border defining a first-side and a second-side of said 90-degree angle profile.
 9. The support footer system of claim 8, wherein end-portions of said 90-degree angle profile are open-ended.
 10. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein said planar-member is positioned above said ground surface when said ground-insertion-member is fully inserted into said ground surface.
 11. The support footer system of claim 5, wherein said planar-member does not comprise a 90-degree angle profile.
 12. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein said defined base perimeter is substantially similar to a profile of a base of said structure.
 13. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein said ground-insertion-member and a planar-member together form a single unit.
 14. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein said at least one pre-cast footer further comprises a stop notch.
 15. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein each of said at least one pre-cast footer comprises concrete.
 16. The support footer system of claim 1, wherein said at least one pre-cast footer comprises a height of approximately 12 inches.
 17. The support footer system of claim 16, wherein said at least one pre-cast footer comprises a width of approximately 16 inches.
 18. The support footer system of claim 17, wherein a minimum-length of said at least one pre-cast footer is 8 feet.
 19. The support footer system of claim 18, wherein a maximum-length of said at least one pre-cast footer is 30 feet.
 20. A support footer system, the support footer system comprising: a footer assembly including; at least one pre-cast footer; wherein said at least one pre-cast footer is inserted into a ground surface and installed forming a defined base perimeter; wherein one of said at least one pre-cast footers is installed at each corner of said defined base perimeter; wherein a footer-unit is installed on top of said at least one pre-cast footers forming a support base for a structure to be built thereon wherein each of said at least one pre-cast footer comprises a ground-insertion-member and a planar-member; wherein said ground-insertion-member extends vertically from said planar-member; wherein said ground-insertion-member is configured to be inserted into said ground surface; wherein said planar-member comprises a planar surface for supporting said structure thereon; wherein said planar-member comprises a 90-degree angle profile; wherein said planar-member comprises a top-side and a bottom-side, said bottom-side having said ground-insertion-member extending therefrom and said top-side being in contact with said footer-unit when installed; wherein said top-side of said planar-member comprises a raised outer border defining a first-side and a second-side of said 90-degree angle profile; wherein end-portions of said 90-degree angle profile are open-ended; wherein said planar-member is positioned above said ground surface when said ground-insertion-member is fully inserted into said ground surface; wherein said defined base perimeter is substantially similar to a profile of a base of said structure; wherein said ground-insertion-member and a planar-member together form a single unit; wherein said at least one pre-cast footer further comprises a stop notch; wherein each of said at least one pre-cast footer comprises concrete; wherein said at least one pre-cast footer comprises a height of approximately 12 inches; and wherein said at least one pre-cast footer comprises a width of approximately 16 inches. 